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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 Mar 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: We benefit in terms of advertising, access and media exposure. That is why the trips are very important. I have held the view and I said it in this House when I was here before that Minister should come back and present a report to the committees or to the Houses of the Oireachtas to show what actually happened. Senator McDowell has been on those trips. They are far from a junket as he...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 Mar 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Gabh mo leithscéal. I did not see that Senator Reilly was present. It is about advocating and showing the world that we are a modern, vibrant country, especially now in a post Brexit world. I see Deputy Murphy O'Mahony and her visitors in the Gallery and I welcome them to the Chamber. Another point is that it is an unrivalled marketing opportunity. Let us consider what will happen...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 Mar 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: No, I could make a smart comment but I will not. The Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Deputy Ross will come to the House on Thursday, 4 April. Senator Swanick raised the very important issue of the waiting times for health services. As Members know, the Minister for Health, Deputy Harris has announced a new plan to reduce the number of people waiting for appointments with a...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 Mar 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: God love him.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 Mar 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: He is a hard act to follow.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 Mar 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I am sure only good could come out of that.

Seanad: Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (Consequential Provisions) Bill 2019: Motion for Earlier Signature (13 Mar 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I move:That, pursuant to subsection 2° of section 2 of Article 25 of the Constitution, Seanad Éireann concurs with the Government in a request to the President to sign the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (Consequential Provisions) Bill 2019 on a date which is earlier than the fifth day after the date on which the Bill shall have been presented to him.

Seanad: Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (Consequential Provisions) Bill 2019: Motion for Earlier Signature (13 Mar 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (Consequential Provisions) Bill 2019: Motion for Earlier Signature (13 Mar 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Mar fhocal scoir, gabhaim mo chomhghairdeas le gach éinne a chabhraigh leis an Tánaiste agus leis an Teach an Bille seo a shocrú. Ba mhaith liom a rá go háirithe, ar mo shon féin agus ar son an Tí, cé chomh bródúil is atáimid as an Tánaiste, as an Taoiseach agus as an Aire Stáit, an Teachta McEntee, ní hamháin i...

Seanad: Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (Consequential Provisions) Bill 2019: Motion for Earlier Signature (13 Mar 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the Tánaiste and his officials. As Senator Richmond rightly stated, we should commend the diplomats who have worked across Europe and the world. On days like today we should remember our iar-Thaoiseach, Deputy Enda Kenny, who began this journey as well. We have a bit to go before the departure of the UK from European Union but it is important we stand together as a Parliament...

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (12 Mar 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I apologise to the House. A Chathaoirligh, there seems to be some breach in communications but the Minister is running late so I propose that we suspend until 12.30 p.m.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (12 Mar 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I apologise to Senator Humphreys as well.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Mar 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: The Order of Business is No. 1, Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (Consequential Provisions) Bill 2019 - Second Stage to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business with the contribution of group spokespersons not to exceed 12 minutes, time can be shared, and all other Senators not to exceed eight minutes, and No. 2, a motion on the proceedings of the Committee...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Mar 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I would be happy to reflect on the Cathaoirleach's suggestion. I will work with Members of the House to ensure the smooth running of the House.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Mar 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the 13 Members of the House for their contributions. I join Senators Conway, Horkan and Gavan in offering sympathy to the family of the late Michael Ryan who was tragically killed over the weekend in the Ethiopian Airlines accident. His life has been taken tragically at such a young age. To his mother, Christine, his wife, Naoise, his two sons and their extended family I offer my...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Mar 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I hope I will not take that long. Five Members of the House, Senators Ardagh, Conway-Walsh, Humphreys, Horkan and Gavan, raised the issue of Brexit. As we will have the debate later in the day, I would rather not add to that. I will just say that the advice of the UK Attorney General has been noted by everybody. He said that the legal risk remained but that what was agreed last night was...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Mar 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: There is news and there is fake news. I do not know what news we are reading but these are the figures I have.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Mar 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I agree that Senators Craughwell and McFadden have been champions of the Defence Forces in this House. We need to ensure there is pay restoration and pay reward for members of our Defence Forces. Senator Conway-Walsh raised the issue of primary care. She is right that there is a need to conclude the talks between GPs and the Department of Health on the new GP scheme. We need doctors as...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Mar 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Gavan raised the issue of the far right. I hope he read Deputy Paul Murphy's document last week. I am glad the Senator can smile but I am trying to picture one or two of his colleagues in that little cameo and where they fit in that jigsaw. I am amused sometimes by people. I appreciate the Senator's sincerity about the far right and the use of Shannon Airport. I would not call...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Mar 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I do not for a second think-----